Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Panda Express
750 S Progress Ave, Meridian, ID 83642
10.2013 - Current
Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
Education
English Language Studies (ESOL) -
Seminole State College of Florida
Sanford, FL
12.2018
GED -
Republica Socialista De Rumania
Cuba
06.1993
Skills
Cooking
Food Handling
Contamination Prevention
Surface Cleaning
Food Presentation
Grilling
Customer Service
Frying
Order Verification
Supply Restocking
Sanitation
Ingredients Measuring
Strong Attention to Safe Food Handling Procedures
Beautiful Presentation of Food
Accomplishments
Panda Express Milestone Awards 2023 (10 years consecutive employee)